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Matron gets behind Citizen A&E campaign

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:58 GMT

Jacquie Burnett was told she shouldn’t work with people but consider gardening as a career option.

Thieves steal iPads and cash in burglary

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:38 GMT

Apple iPads, an EEE Netbook, a Compaq laptop and £250 cash were stolen during a burglary in New Bradwell on Wednesday.

‘I had double mastectomy – just like Angelina Jolie’

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:24 GMT

In the week Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie shocked the world by revealing she has had a double mastectomy, a city woman has spoken of her decision to undergo the same procedure.

Van destroyed in suspected arson attack

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:41 GMT

A Mercedes box van with £4,000 of goods in has been destroyed during a suspected arson attack in Fishermead.

Man charged in connection with series of burglaries in Olney

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:13 GMT

A 41-year-old man has been charged in relation to four burglaries and an attempted robbery in Olney.

Buzz Lightyear, astronauts and me

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:21 GMT

It’s amazing where a cup of tea can take you... to space and beyond.

Evil creation wins national prize for body painter

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:42:37 GMT

A villainous puppet master terrorised children at a national festival last week – and scooped a Loughton artist a top award in the process.

Shoppers can expect the VIP treatment at Topshop

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:26 GMT

One of Milton Keynes’ Top Shops has re-opened following a four-month, mega-bucks makeover, writes Xenia Rimmer.

Traffic delays after elderly lady collapses in Buckingham Road

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:02 GMT

Traffic was brought to a standstill yesterday after an elderly lady collapsed while crossing Buckingham Road in Bletchley.

New plastic milk bottle is ‘virgin’ on the brilliant

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:04 GMT

Plastic milk bottle innovators from Newport Pagnell have done it again with yet another landmark.

Half a million contract to take Milton Keynes to China

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:27 GMT

Two cities in China are set to be based on Milton Keynes after a local firm announced a design contract worth half a million pounds.

VIDEO: Have a heart and volunteer with city cardiac group

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:58:32 GMT

A group which encourages people with heart problems to exercise is looking for volunteers.

Drop in sessions support dementia week

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:14:35 GMT

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is set to launch a Healthy Minds Drop-In session at the beginning of dementia week.

History of computer music at Bletchley Park

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:25 GMT

The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) at Bletchley Park has unveiled a temporary hands-on display tracing the history of computer music.

New Mayor for Milton Keynes announces pledges

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:03:12 GMT

New Mayor for Milton Keynes, Councillor Brian White, announced his pledges to the city for the coming year at a council chamber meeting on Wednesday night.

Children with disabilities showcase talents to employers

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:11 GMT

A special school’s students will be showing off their employment skills at an event in Rugby on Wednesday (May 22).

One seat left to fill before board is full

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:48:30 GMT

A partnership tasked with selling and developing £32million of land assets in Milton Keynes has only one board post to fill after the latest appointment.

Regional event to put the spotlight on business support

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:28 GMT

An afternoon networking event near Milton Keynes next month is set to put the spotlight on business support.

Fancy dress challenge for future workforce

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:58 GMT

The workers of the future are learning all about the variety of occupations open to them after raiding the dressing up box for a special careers day.

No holes left in council pothole plan as workers catch up on craters

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:33 GMT

Council workers have repaired 876 potholes in a month to help clear the backlog of work created by the cold winter spell .